It’s going to be a cold summer if the Lakers are unable to land Anthony Davis.
With the Lakers having missed the playoffs in each of the last 6 seasons and LeBron turning 35 this December, the pressure is on Rob Pelinka to acquire a big fish this summer. Here’s a breakdown of who the Lake Show will be targeting via trade if they’re unable to land Anthony Davis.
The Lakers have other players they’re targeting in trades, according to league sources. Chief among them is Wizards guard Bradley Beal, though with the Wizards not yet hiring a front office honcho, no decision has been made whether to trade Beal. But LA will be in position to make an attractive offer if Beal is put on the block.
There’s also interest in point guard Kyle Lowry, who could be available if the Raptors lose Kawhi Leonard in free agency. Because of Lowry’s age (33) and contract ($33 million for next season), the Lakers could bring him in for a relatively limited outgoing package.
While Bradley Beal would be a great addition, he leaves the Lakers well short of legitimate contender status. Realistically, the free agent market may be the best chance outside of an AD trade for LA to build a Finals caliber cast around LeBron. Kyrie Irving or Kawhi Leonard might do the trick in what has been hectic times for the purple and gold.
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